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9 Foods for Healthier Skin

Jun 30, 2017 by William Kirkpatrick

It is well known that a diet filled with power foods such as dark leafy greens, blue berries and avacados can help beat chronic conditions like heart disease and diabetes.

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Scientific Tips For Falling Back Asleep

Jun 26, 2017 by William Kirkpatrick

For many, the middle of the night wake-up interferes with a restful nights sleep, especially when you wake up feeling wide awake. It’s often hard to fall back to sleep quickly, so you end up feeling tired throughout the next day. 

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What Are Calories and How Many Do We Need?

May 23, 2017 by William Kirkpatrick

To say it simply, a calorie is a unit of energy. In nutrition and everyday language, calories refer to energy consumption through eating and drinking, and energy usage through physical activity. 

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Will Cutting Out Sugar Help You Lose Weight?

Apr 06, 2017 by William Kirkpatrick
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Tips To Create Your Personal Wellness Plan

Jan 23, 2017 by William Kirkpatrick

A wellness plan is a plan of action geared towards achieving personal wellness. Personal wellness implies a state of multidimensional health and satisfaction. There are many dimensions to personal wellness, and each must be nurtured, developed, and maintained for optimal overall well-being. 

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The Aging Effect on Primary Care

Dec 19, 2016 by William Kirkpatrick

Right now today, doctors are too busy and patients are unable to schedule timely appointments. As a result, they are bypassing primary care, since a same day appointment is but a memory of the past, and joining the stampede to the local hospital emergency room. And now, emergency departments are inundated, crippled, and some are even crushed. The gatekeeper function of primary care is defunct and it’s ruining the healthcare system.  

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New Study: Physical Inactivity Leads To Smaller Brain Size

Nov 30, 2016 by William Kirkpatrick

According to a study published in Neurology®, poor physical fitness in middle age may be linked to a smaller brain size 20 years later.

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Primary Care and the Adult Obesity Epidemic

Nov 28, 2016 by William Kirkpatrick

According to the C.D.C., in 2015, more than 78 million U.S. adults were obese. 

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The Flu: Basics, Protective Actions, Treatment & New Information

Nov 25, 2016 by William Kirkpatrick

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What You Should Know About Living With Multiple Health Problems

Sep 28, 2016 by William Kirkpatrick

Dealing with the temporary pain and aggravation of a broken bone isn't easy but at least it's short-lasting. This is not true for high blood pressure, heart failure, diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis, and other chronic conditions which have no "cure" in sight. Chronic conditions, such as arthritis, diabetes, heart disease and hypertension, require ongoing medical attention and can significantly limit daily living activities. The health status of a person living with a chronic condition can improve, deteriorate, or shift in either direction. 

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